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It is actually better to give something than nothing … unless you're giving absolute crap. Look, the best way to cut down on those January "white elephant" parties is to give away stuff people like. Wine, meat, oil, tiny trees, a nice leather box, we got all that and more down below. More ho-ho-hos, less no-no-nos, okay?

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“In the entire world there are only a few sounds that bring joy to all but the most jaded. One is the murmur of a kitten purring. Another is the thwack of a well-pitched baseball hitting a perfectly swung bat. And the third is the pop of a cork being pulled from a bottle of wine.” —George Taber

clcaruthers

Is the olive oil really as awesome as everyone says it is? I thought the same thing about the balsamic until I tried it and loved it. However, I just need someone to explain why the olive oil is so awesome!

tytiger58

clcaruthers wrote:Is the olive oil really as awesome as everyone says it is? I thought the same thing about the balsamic until I tried it and loved it. However, I just need someone to explain why the olive oil is so awesome!

So awesome that last week I bought direct thinking I would not see this here for the holidays and I paid a lot more but worth it tho!!!

InFrom

clcaruthers wrote:Is the olive oil really as awesome as everyone says it is? I thought the same thing about the balsamic until I tried it and loved it. However, I just need someone to explain why the olive oil is so awesome!

You know, that throwaway blurb Woot put up there about this being cheaper than a plane ticket to Italy is actually spot on. Tasting brand-new, green oil at the vineyard/olive producer in Chianti where it was produced, was life-changing (ok, so I exaggerate a little). This is so exciting. Also, considering that it's a 750ml bottle, a decent price.

cynthylee

So does this mean there is not going to be a standard gift week--one item per day on wine.woot? If not, I guess I better stock up while I can! Already in for the max on the salted caramel pecan goodies. Sooooo yummy! Let the shopping continue.
Cheers!

North316

So...in for the olive oil, giant wine glass (I'm wondering if this is WD's way of getting back at me for me asking for a 3L decanter?), and 2 more orders of the KR Forte. Still debating on some others and a second order of the PS. This is by far the most expensive woot week ever (8 other since last Saturday), and I am supposed to be on a SIWBM. Oh yeah, did I mention there is going to be a woot cellars offering on Monday?

DanielJorisch

I still have half a bottle of the Balsamic left and I just ordered 2 more. I went through a different bottle a couple years ago. I can literally put this on any dish (as a finishing touch) I cook at home and it could make it that much better. Sometimes I rely on it too much - it's just too easy,

It's super sweet and delicious in a luxurious way meaning you need to have one bottle for savory food and one bottle for desserts.

hokienutzz

I hope the balsamic and olive oil are as good as everyone says or my wife is going to kill me. She'll probably do that anyway thanks to the Esoterica deal today. There just isn't anymore room left in our guest shower turned wine cellar.

chipgreen

kylemittskus wrote:I have the peppermint chocolate at home. I'll post notes in a couple hours.

I had some of these myself and they were delicious! The outside layer is dark chocolate. The inside is more of a milk chocolate with toffee bits (although the packaging says they are "candy crunchies"). The milk chocolate inside is like those Ice Cube chocolates they used to sell at the gas station and convenience store counters and is referred to on the package as "meltaway". Overall they have a very pleasant minty chocolate taste with a slight buttery note.

WD has really provided us with a cornucopia of deliciousness to choose from here and these are right near the top of my "want" list!

EDIT: Are the Peppermint Velvet Chocolates also a 27 oz. box like the caramels? There is no size listed and I can't make it out from the picture of the box.

nakeddavidb

Heartbreakridge and Norh316: I'm in for the Kent Rasmussen Esoterica Vermelho Forte too. I love ports but, I've never tried these before. I look forward to tasting them with my family. I did get the sausage sampler as well. Then I said, save my credit card for another day.

David B.

p.s. The Pinot Blanc that I put up as part of the Oh! Orgasmic deal is probably one of the top 3 whites we've ever made, along with 03' Chardonnay and '07 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris. IMHO.

spammie

hokienutzz wrote:I hope the balsamic and olive oil are as good as everyone says or my wife is going to kill me. She'll probably do that anyway thanks to the Esoterica deal today. There just isn't anymore room left in our guest shower turned wine cellar.

This is the fourth year that I've wooted the balsamic vinegar & olive oil, and it's well worth it.

The vinegar is spectacular on just about anything, and the olive oil is so unusual - you aren't likely to be able to get anything like it locally.

If you don't get at least two of the Cavedoni vinegars, you may end up hoarding it & be forced to hide the last little bit from your loved ones. Not that I've done that. No.

North316

nakeddavidb wrote:Heartbreakridge and Norh316: I'm in for the Kent Rasmussen Esoterica Vermelho Forte too. I love ports but, I've never tried these before. I look forward to tasting them with my family. I did get the sausage sampler as well. Then I said, save my credit card for another day.

David B.

p.s. The Pinot Blanc that I put up as part of the Oh! Orgasmic deal is probably one of the top 3 whites we've ever made, along with 03' Chardonnay and '07 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris. IMHO.

David, you will not be disappointed. Also thanks for offering your wines here again. I have still not had a pinot blanc, though I do have some nice late harvest pinot blancs in my cooler waiting to be enjoyed through the holidays.

For those looking for notes on the Forte, here are mine from CT:

"Nose of dark cherry, blackberry a hint of ripe bananas and a touch of pepper. Very pleasant on the nose. Very fruit forward on the initial taste. Taste of cherries, with an almost raisiny or honeylike roundness. Slight peppery (read acidic) heat and warmth of the alcohol beautifully balance out the sweet, tart fruit. A nice complex finish rounds out the experience quite well. This forte is drinking well but should also age beautifully. Looking forward to tasting to this over time. Kent Rasmussen has pleased again."

mawy

spammie wrote:If you don't get at least two of the Cavedoni vinegars, you may end up hoarding it & be forced to hide the last little bit from your loved ones. Not that I've done that. No.

We've already had a mini-confessions.woot on yesterdays balsamic message board. Feel free to join in on the fun and confess your balsamic related escapades!

I'm umming and ahhing over the olive oil. Both my husband and I are that rare breed that hates olives but loves loves loves olive oil, and having never had one of these olio nuovo types, I'm hesitant to invest $35 on a bottle...

binnapa

cheron98

chipgreen wrote:I had some of these myself and they were delicious! The outside layer is dark chocolate. The inside is more of a milk chocolate with toffee bits (although the packaging says they are "candy crunchies"). The milk chocolate inside is like those Ice Cube chocolates they used to sell at the gas station and convenience store counters and is referred to on the package as "meltaway". Overall they have a very pleasant minty chocolate taste with a slight buttery note.

WD has really provided us with a cornucopia of deliciousness to choose from here and these are right near the top of my "want" list!

Yes. This. Perfect descriptor. Plus it has that super high quality to it where you can eat just one piece and be totally satisfied, meaning you can make them last for a while.

nothinbutbirds

mawy wrote:We've already had a mini-confessions.woot on yesterdays balsamic message board. Feel free to join in on the fun and confess your balsamic related escapades!

I'm umming and ahhing over the olive oil. Both my husband and I are that rare breed that hates olives but loves loves loves olive oil, and having never had one of these olio nuovo types, I'm hesitant to invest $35 on a bottle...

I'm featuring the Aux Délices Charcuterie and I've already sprung for the Balsamic, Olive oil and Port based on your comments! Get me outta here! This site is dangerously delicious!

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